Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other Cases
Impact of Influence: The Murdaugh Family Murders and Other Cases
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The Murdaugh family was one of South Carolina's most powerful legal families. Three generations of Murdaughs held the position of solicitor in the lowcountry for almost one hundred years. In February of 2019 a boat crash killed 19 year old Mallory Beach. Paul Murdaugh, the son of prominent SC attorney, Alex Murdaugh, was charged with three felony counts of boating under the influence, including causing the death of Mallory Beach. June 7, 2021 Alex Murdaugh found his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, brutally murdered, shot to death on their property known as Moselle. On March 2, 2023 Alex was convicted of murdering Maggie and Paul. Between the murders and the convictions many other crimes came to light. No one could have expected the twists and turns the story has taken and it is not finished. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris started the Impact of Influence podcast soon after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. You may have seen them talking about the Murdaugh saga on CourtTV, Murdaugh documentaries on Oxygen and Fox Nation and episodes on American Greed and Nancy Grace. Seton and Matt continue updating the Murdaugh story and are now covering other crimes that have occurred throughout the Southeast. Impact of Influence is now a Youtube channel You can find them on their Impact of Influence FB page or [email protected]
Murdaugh Venue Change, Buster's Defamation Case & More With Lawyer Lori
In this episode, IOI explores the latest developments in South Carolina legal cases, including the Murdaugh retrial, venue changes, and Buster's defamation lawsuit, along with some colorful local stories with Lawyer Lori. You can find attorney Lori Murray on all the socials; look for Lawyer Lori. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcasting Network Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime past and present from the southeast region of the U.S. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and please subscribe to the Impact Youtube Channel Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day return Never pay full price again. Go to fromrebel.com — F-R-O-M-R-E-B-E-L dot com — home, baby, outdoor, and more, all at up to 70% off the brands you already love #LawyerLori #SouthCarolinaNews #LocalPolitics #ChapinSC #ShitShowSC #murdaugh #alexmurdaugh #defamation #bustermurdaugh #netflixlawsuit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 25
43 min
Beach V Parker: One Case, Four Law Enforcement Reports
In this episode of Impact of Influence, we take a closer look at four law enforcement reports referenced in court filings in the Beach v. Parker civil “outrage” lawsuit.Impact walks through what was reported to law enforcement, what was documented in the reports, and what happened with each incident.This episode is about the reports themselves and the information contained in the court filings—not speculation about how they may ultimately impact the case.IOI sticks to the documents, the filings, and the facts available to us. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcasting Network Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime past and present from the southeast region of the U.S. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and please subscribe to the Impact Youtube Channel Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day return Never pay full price again. Go to fromrebel.com — F-R-O-M-R-E-B-E-L dot com — home, baby, outdoor, and more, all at up to 70% off the brands you already love #ImpactOfInfluence #BeachVParker #TrueCrimePodcast #LegalDrama #CourtroomDrama #TrueCrimeCommunity #LegalNews #SouthCarolinaNews #MandyMatney #MalloryBeach #ParkerLawsuit #DepositionDrama #TrueCrimeDiscussion #PodcastLife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 17
32 min
Mica Miller & Understanding Death By Suicide: A Conversation With An Expert
In this episode, we want to warn you that we will be talking about suicide and mental health. If you or a loved one are struggling with mental health, please seek help. There is a National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. All you have to do is call or text 988 and a trained counselor is there to help.  Mica Miller was a 30-year-old worship leader from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, whose tragic death in April 2024 sparked national attention, an FBI investigation, and a Netflix documentary series titled ⁠Death of the Pastor's Wife⁠. In 2024 shortly after the death of Mica Miller, IOI interviewed a leading expert on death by suicide. Many new facts were revealed after the interview was conducted. However; the insight from the expert is very useful. Dr. Julie Cerel who shares her extensive research into death by suicide.Dr. Cerel is a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky. She is the director of the Suicide Prevention & Exposure Lab at the University of Kentucky and the Wilson Profession of Mental Health. Her research has focused on suicide exposure and bereavement, suicide attempt survivors and suicide prevention. She is a Past-President of the American Association of Suicidology. In 2023 she was elected a fellow of the American Psychology Association. She is the author of over 114 academic publications and co-author of Seeking Hope: Stories of the Suicide Bereaved. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcasting Network Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime past and present from the southeast region of the U.S. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and please subscribe to the Impact Youtube Channel Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day return Never pay full price again. Go to fromrebel.com — F-R-O-M-R-E-B-E-L dot com — home, baby, outdoor, and more, all at up to 70% off the brands you already love #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast #micamiller #JusticeForMica #PodcastEpisode #NetflixDoc #Storytelling #MyrtleBeach #mentalhealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 10
29 min
Mica Miller: A Case Overview With Robbie Harvey
Mica Miller was a 30-year-old worship leader from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, whose tragic death in April 2024 sparked national attention, an FBI investigation, and a Netflix documentary series titled Death of the Pastor's Wife. Robbie Harvey (@therobbieharvey) worked with the producers of the Netflix special. Harvey joins IOI to share his in-depth reporting on the case. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime, past and present, from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day return Never pay full price again. Go to fromrebel.com — F-R-O-M-R-E-B-E-L dot com — home, baby, outdoor, and more, all at up to 70% off the brands you already love #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast #PodcastClip #InvestigativeJournalism #CrimeStory #JusticeForMicah #RobbieHarvey #PodcastEpisode #NetflixDoc #Storytelling #MyrtleBeach #SurvivorStories #DocumentaryTalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 1
1 hr
Inside the Murdaugh Status Conference: Key Excerpts
In this episode, you will hear excerpts from the most recent Alex Murdaugh status conference as we get closer to his retrial for the murders of Maggie and Paul. Impact unpacks the latest developments in the Murdaugh case, focusing on the discovery process, key testimonies, and legal strategies. Impact explores how the defense aims to discredit investigators and the implications of new evidence and tips. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime, past and present, from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day return Never pay full price again. Go to fromrebel.com — F-R-O-M-R-E-B-E-L dot com — home, baby, outdoor, and more, all at up to 70% off the brands you already love. #Murdaugh #legalstrategy, #investigation, #courtroom, #evidence, #witness estimony Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 27
50 min
Alex Murdaugh Polygraphgate
In this episode, "The Professor" joined Impact to analyze the recent developments as Alex Murdaugh moves toward the retrial of his overturned murder conviction. Murdaugh's defense attorney, Dick Harpootlian, admits he lied in court about Murdaugh passing a polygraph about the murders. The Professor, Matt Siembieda, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and a law professor at Temple University, bringing legal insight and analysis to the discussion. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime, past and present, from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns #Murdaugh #polygraph #alexmurdaugh, #legalethics, #court , #defense strategies, #South Carolina law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 23
36 min
Key Decisions Made at Murdaugh Status Conference
In this episode, we analyze the recent Murdaugh status conference, and Judge McCaslin's rulings. "The Professor", Matt Siembieta, joins Impact to discuss change of venue, prior tesimony and more decisions that were made about Murdaugh's upcoming retrial on double murder conviction. The Professor, Matt Siembieda, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and a law professor at Temple University, bringing legal insight and analysis to the discussion. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime, past and present, from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 20
48 min
Alex Murdaugh 's Defense Teams Latest Moves Before His Retrial
In this episode, IOI delves into the latest developments in the Murdaugh case, including legal motions, venue transfers, and forensic evidence. The Professor, Matt Siembieda, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and a law professor at Temple University, bringing legal insight and analysis to the discussion. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime, past and present, from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 13
53 min
The Latest On Buster Murdaugh's Defamation Suit Against Netflix
Buster Murdaugh’s defamation lawsuit against Netflix targets his alleged false portrayal in the documentary series Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal, claiming the program wrongly linked him to the 2015 death of his classmate Stephen Smith. That suit is in state court. A separate federal suit against Warner Bros. was settled. In this episode, Matt and Seton attended the latest hearing in the case, and they take you into the courtroom to hear the Netflix, Gannett, and Buster Murdaugh legal teams argue their case. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime, past and present, from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns #Murdaugh #BusterMurdaugh #medialaw #courtroom #defamation #netflix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 7
34 min
The Rose Petal Murder: A New Trial On The Horizon?
In this episode, we revisit the Rose Petal Murder case with Troy Styles of Blunt Force Media to discuss significant new developments that could reshape the case. In February 2025, after brief deliberations, a Greenville County jury convicted Zachary Hughes of the October 2021 murder of Christina Parcell. Hughes was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The case has now been remanded to the circuit court, where a judge will determine whether newly discovered evidence, following the victim's fiancé's recent guilty plea, warrants a new trial. Hughes' direct appeal has been placed on hold pending that decision. One of the issues raised on appeal is Hughes' claim that he was not permitted to present a complete defense at trial. Hughes has maintained that he killed Parcell to protect her minor daughter from what he believed was ongoing sexual abuse.  Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime, past and present, from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and YouTube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns #Legal case, #courtroom performance, #conspiracy, #murder trial, # legal analysis, Z#achary Hughes, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 30
51 min
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